About Sorcini by Design LLC
Finding artwork with depth, meaning, and professional integrity can be difficult. At Sorcini by Design LLC, I solve that by creating mixed-media artworks for sale that are grounded in decades of artistic practice, education, and real-world experience. My work reflects a lifetime dedicated to fine art, community service, education, and contemporary visual communication.
Artist Statement
My artwork evolves from my life experiences, the things I have found important, the people and places that have left an impression on me, the things that have made me happy, and the people who have hurt me. The poverty, illnesses from poverty, and the people I saw die from that poverty. These things left an impression on my life and art.My art is the result of these experiences. It is complex in composition. Each artwork, painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, or graphics is interwoven in meaning, linear, forms, color, and negative and positive space. I may go into detail to explain my process, but I prefer that my audience find the meaning for themselves. In my experience, I have been surprised by the meaning my audience has interpreted from my work.
The Artist Behind the Work
I am a management professional, educator, community activist, and commercial artist specializing in contemporary visual communication. My background combines aesthetic expression with practical design, allowing me to create art that connects emotionally while maintaining professional standards.
A Lifetime of Artistic and Professional Experience
I bring over fifty years of experience in real-time production systems, customer support, and the pre-press industry for small businesses. My expertise spans fine art, computer graphics, multimedia applications, website design, and pre-press production. This foundation strengthens the quality and longevity of the mixed-media artworks for sale that I offer today.
Artistic Influences
My earliest influences were the studies and artwork of Leonardo Da Vinci, especially for his studies in anatomy and composition. Caravaggio for his dynamic paintings illustrating illumination and powerful compositions. I saw his portrait by Ottavio Leoni 1621 in a book I purchased, and I was captivated by the idea of a man rouge yet a master of his art. I can’t think of a contemporary artist that was not influence by Pablo Picsso and Salvatore Dali, I was fortunate to have an Art Residency in Spain where I visited the Pablo Picasso museum and experience the dynamic influence of African Art and the way his compositions were visually grabbing. Salvatore Dali’s museum of bread was an iconic presentation to his surreal influence, though subtle in my artwork is a the core of my artistic makeup.
Education, Teaching, and Creative Leadership
I have taught fine arts, art history, commercial art, and industrial arts at both secondary and college levels. My teaching roles include UCLA Extension Art School, Cal State Los Angeles, Pasadena City College, Antelope Valley College, and several California school districts. I have instructed painting, drawing, photography, figure studies, silkscreen, and contemporary art theory with a focus on skill, discipline, and creative growth.
Art Influences From Art Teachers
Studied and worked under the following artist while taking classes at UCLA, USC auding program and UCLA extensions from 1975 to 1989Richard Debenkorn Painting; Jan Stussy, Painting; Elliot Elgart, Painting; Richard Jodeph Painting & Drawing, Inez Johnson Print making, William Brice Painting, Robert Heinecken Photography, Raymond Brown Print Making, James Weeks Mix Media, Charles Garabedian Painting, Lyn Foulkes Photography and mix media, Robert Fichter (life lessons mentor) photography, James Weeks life drawing, Mark Greenwold Friend and associate, Ed Moses Painting,. Other instructors: Edmund Tuskey photography USC,
Community Leadership and Advocacy
My work extends beyond the studio into community development and education. I have served on boards and advisory committees for organizations including the Institute for Urban Research and Development, Episcopal Diocese National Housing Alliance, Outward Bound Adventure, Latino Cultural Academy, and Recovery and Beyond. I am a founding member of CLARO and founder of both the American Artist Network and OCTAQUA, organizations dedicated to artist advocacy and cultural development.
Public Service and Cultural Programs
I served as a Park Services Specialist for the City of Pasadena, working closely with city agencies, police departments, and neighborhood groups to improve community life. My work included managing cultural events such as Shakespeare in the Park, jazz and rock concerts, job fairs, youth programs, and park development initiatives. I also helped establish the Robinson Park Computer and Learning Center in partnership with community organizations and probation services.
Commercial Art, Design, and Media Experience
My professional experience includes roles as a computer specialist, pre-press consultant, advertising manager, computer analyst, instructor, art director, and senior font designer. I have worked with printing companies, art publications, and major media firms, contributing to projects for film, television, newspapers, and magazines, including animation work for Embassy Films and Disney.
Academic Foundation and Mentorship
I hold a Master’s Degree from Cal State Los Angeles and a Bachelor’s Degree from UCLA, with advanced professional coursework from USC, Art Center, and UCLA Extension. My artistic development was shaped by studying under influential artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, Ed Moses, Llyn Foulkes, Robert Heinecken, and James Weeks. These experiences continue to inform the integrity and depth of my mixed-media artworks for sale.
Art Created With Care and Responsibility
Every artwork I produce is handled with professional attention. I offer consultations on archival matting, framing, and cleaning to protect visual quality and structure. Each piece is professionally prepared and shipped using custom-built crates to ensure safe delivery.
Experience the Value of Mixed-Media Art
Explore mixed-media artworks for sale created through decades of artistic practice, education, and leadership. Each piece carries history, intention, and craftsmanship designed to endure and inspire. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact me today.